by Lowell
Here are a few national and Virginia news headlines, political and otherwise, for Wednesday, November 2.
- Two Iowa police officers killed in ‘ambush-style attacks.’ Search for suspect underway in Des Moines area. (Horrible. Tragic. Absolutely unacceptable.)
- Editorial: Avoiding Taxes, Trump-Style (“Having spent his career trying not to pay taxes, why would Donald Trump want to fix the system?”)
- F.B.I.’s Email Decision Broke Pattern of Two Earlier Cases
- In the media narrative, Hillary Clinton is corrupt — so what the hell is Donald Trump? (“If Hillary Clinton’s so-called scandal endangers her presidency, what about Donald Trump’s massive corruption?” Exactly – Trump is utterly corrupt, not to mention the fact that he’s a sexual predator, bigot, and totally unqualified by experience of temperament to be President of the United States.)
- Federal judge orders Republicans to reveal poll-watching deal with Donald Trump campaign
- Will Donald Trump turn the White House into his fantasy harem? Why not — he already did that with his business
- Trump’s character-free charity charade (“The candidate has a terrible history of taking credit for other people’s donations.”)
- ‘He’s not one of us’: Trump still struggles to win over many Republicans
- Latest from the Trump conspiracy factory: Bill Clinton’s black son
- The Republican civil war starts the day after the election (“Will the GOP remain the party of Trump post-2016?”)
- Forget conspiracy theories. This is why Trump’s Russian connection is actually a problem.
- Hostility toward women is one of the strongest predictors of Trump support
- Worse than your worst fears: Donald Trump won’t be a tyrant — he’ll be a child king, which is far more frightening (“Trump would be the epitome of a figurehead leaving the job to advisors from the alt-right or in Russia’s pocket”)
- Why Is Black Voter Turnout Lagging in North Carolina? (“Tim Kaine to the rescue.”)
- Trump Helps Clinton Build an Unlikely Firewall (“Mr. Trump’s alienation of key voting blocs has bolstered Democrats in the West and South, and Republicans fear it could be a grim glimpse of their future.”)
- White nationalists plot Election Day show of force (“KKK, neo-Nazis and militias plan to monitor urban polling places and suppress the black vote.”)
- Trump claims momentum but data favor Clinton (“With less than a week left, both candidates pump cash onto the airwaves.”)
- Trump wants ‘special session’ to repeal Obamacare (“But Congress won’t be able to repeal and replace the health law quickly or easily. Even if Republicans keep control of the Senate, Democrats will likely have enough votes to filibuster a quick repeal bill.” Also, why a “special session” when Congress will be in session anyway?)
- Tim Kaine shares playlist of favorite songs including Dylan, Bowie, and Springsteen
- Tim Kaine: Gun Violence Is a Public-Health Crisis
- Seay: Virginia deserves better than Amendment One (“Right to work laws — like the very law Amendment 1 seeks to immortalize — make it harder for workers to have a voice on the job. These laws do not guarantee anyone the right to have a job, nor do they guarantee any other protections or benefits for workers.”)
- Virginia voter’s guide 2016: Key congressional races
- Khizr Khan to stump for Democrats in Loudoun County (Excellent!)
- Clinton 49%, Trump 43% in Virginia, Winthrop Poll Shows
- Why the battle for control of the Senate could stretch into 2017
- Administration: Medicaid needs another $281 million (“People have also been using Medicaid to access more mental health services than had been budgeted for, and the costs of those services are increasing.”)
- Virginia Medicaid costs to rise again as governor prepares new push for expansion (Strong argument FOR taking the federal money!)
- Clinton, Trump boost ad spending in Virginia (“If you’ve got it, spend it.”)
- Schapiro: Wilder’s silence speaks volumes
- Powerful Virginia Senate leader: It’s time to look at marijuana decriminalization
- It has come to this: It’s time to consider a federal takeover of Metro (“The status quo is folly. The transit agency needs a clean slate and new governance.” Interesting…)
- Alexandria gets federal clearance to build Potomac Yard Metro station (“Alexandria can now move into design and construction of the $268-million Metro station, slated for a 2020 opening.” Great, now we just need a dedicated funding stream for Metro!)
- Editorial: Mullin better fit for 93rd
- Retired Chesapeake officer challenges longtime incumbent in 3rd Congressional District election (Go Bobby Scott!)
- Morrissey plans to hold press conference Wednesday; accounts continue to emerge (Slimeball.)
- Another burst of warmth today and tomorrow; more November-like Friday into the weekend
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